This
guy and I exchanged numbers. So what’s next? Do we set up a date? Who sets it
up?

Dave:Traditionalists say the guy should take the
initiative. With me, there’s no place for tradition when it comes to dating. It
leads to a bunch of poor, confused souls sitting around trying to figure out
what they’re supposed to do, rather than what they want to do. Since every
situation is different, there’s no proper next step. If you want to go out with
him and feel comfortable making the first call (or text), go ahead. He must want to go
out with you since he gave you his number. Note: If you call and the greeting
is, “Domino’s. May I take your order?” you have a problem.

Bill: Hey, this isn’t The Rules for Dating, you know. Dave
and I could set up the date, but then you’d have to buy us dinner—and you don’t
wanna do that. Unless you’re both in the business of updating the phone book,
then I’d say you probably exchanged numbers because you want to see each other
socially. If the guy is formal and into dating etiquette, then he should
probably call. If he’s a low-key guy who likes and respects you, he’d probably
love you to call him. Ask yourself, “If there were no societal expectations,
what would I feel natural doing?” Then do it!